2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog.pdf - Kettering University

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CAMPUS
Facilities
The six main buildings, Academic Building, Campus Center, the Connie & Jim John Recreation Center, C. S. Mott Engineering
and Science Center, Frances Willson Thompson Hall and the Innovation Center, are set off by an attractively landscaped 85-acre
campus. In addition, 14 acres are available for future development.
The Academic Building is the historical ―center‖ of the campus. It houses classrooms, science laboratories, computer
laboratories, the library, the Humanities Art Center, McKinnon Theatre, and instructional and administrative offices, comprising
a total floor space of nearly 400,000 square feet.
The Campus Center is the activity ―center‖ for the campus. It houses food services, cafeteria, the Wellness Center, the campus
store, television studios, automotive historical collection, Financial Aid, Admissions, Campus Safety, student activities areas, and
administrative offices.
Kettering‘s 70,000 square-foot Connie and Jim John Recreation Center, located just west of the Frances Willson Thompson
Residence Hall, has a full complement of aerobic, strength, and sports amenities, in addition to student and alumni lounges,
making it the likely focus of many student and alumni social and recreational activities. It houses a six-lane swimming pool, four
multi-purpose regulation basketball courts, four racquetball courts, and a 1/8 mile suspended indoor track. Other areas include an
aerobics/dance room, a free-weight room, and a fitness/exercise room that overlook the pool and gymnasium.
The C. S. Mott Engineering and Science Center has a total floor space of 130,000 square feet. The building houses Biochemistry,
Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, and alternative energy and automotive laboratories. Student project areas are provided,
including the SAE garage. The entire building is connected to the main computer system through the campus-wide network.
Thompson Hall provides 450 individual rooms which may be interconnected to form suites. Each room is connected to the
campus computer network. The rooms are furnished, including bed, desk, chairs, built-in wardrobe/bookshelf, microwave, and
refrigerator. Extensive lounge, study, laundry, and storage areas are available. Design computer laboratories are available in the
building for project/homework use.
The Innovation Center at Kettering University is an approximately 9,000 sf. multi-tenant laboratory facility that supports
scientific and technologically-based ―start-up‖ companies that have a need for dedicated research laboratories in the first three to
four years of their existence. It consists of six laboratories that are capable of being divided into twelve intimate laboratories,
private offices, a conference/training room, business center, break area and private shower facilities. The Innovation Center is
the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certified building in Genesee County. It is also the first
building in Kettering‘s envisioned Technology Park.
Kettering facilities are accessible to the handicapped. The majority of the campus buildings are inter-connected for ease of
movement during inclement weather. Convenient parking is provided adjacent to all campus buildings.
Campus Village Apartments, although not Kettering-owned, are located on Kettering property, and provide suite-style housing
for over 200 upper-class students. Students wishing to explore the Campus Village living option should call the Campus Village
rental office at (248) 651-4190.
Harris Fields
Harris Fields, adjacent to the Recreation Center, is the 25 acre sports complex for exclusive use of Kettering students. The
rectangular portion contains areas for two soccer fields or two flag football fields or two lacrosse fields. This section is lit by
Musco Lighting, the premier sports lighting company in the world. Softball can be played on 4 fields, complete with backstops
and crushed limestone infields. Lacrosse and soccer also utilize the outfields for club practices and games. Informal play, the
popular IM Sports program and club sports all utilize Kettering Park. Students, faculty and staff are also active on the .62 mile
(1K) walking/jogging path that circumscribes the sports fields.
The McKeachie picnic pavilion is a covered picnic area that features picnic tables, barbeque grilles, lighting and electrical power
for student reserved or informal use. Adjacent to the pavilion are two new sand volleyball courts that are very popular with
students for IM play and pick up games. A synthetic grass golf green completes the outdoor recreational opportunities for
students.
Numerous trees and shrubs have been planted and the complex is fenced in and the area bordering University Avenue features
faux wrought iron fencing and brick columns offering a distinctive look to one of the entrances to campus. The entire complex
provides a first class venue for student recreation.